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noreply@electronicspecifier.com (Wireless)WirelessHigh-tech accessories branch out to traceable passport coverStaying true to its roots and creating tech-inspired accessories, Hadoro designed an essential smart accessory for any modern globetrotter in partnership with Chipolo. Chipolo is a Bluetooth enabled tracker that connects the passport cover to the Chipolo App. A misplaced or lost item can be located in the App at any time.

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u-blox has announced that its NINA-B3 series of stand-alone Bluetooth 5 low energy modules now includes the NINA-B306/316 modules with integrated PCB antenna. The trapezoidal printed antenna, technology licensed from Proant AB, enable performance transmission and reception of data in a small form factor.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/integrated-pcb-antenna-option-added-to-ble-modules0Location services accuracy increased using Bluetooth 5.1New Bluetooth software for the Wireless Gecko portfolio, comprehensive connectivity solution for the Internet of Things (IoT), has been released by Silicon Labs. Silicon Labs’ commercial, industrial and retail customers can enhance their location-based services, using the direction finding feature added to Bluetooth in version 5.1 of the Bluetooth Core Specification.

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CEVA has announced the general release of its RivieraWaves Bluetooth 5.1 IP. Supporting the headline new feature of Direction Finding via Angle of Arrival (AoA) and Angle of Departure (AoD) for enhanced location services, the RW-Bluetooth 5.1 IP is available in both Bluetooth Dual Mode and Bluetooth Low Energy flavours.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/more-success-announced-with-ceva-bluetooth-5-1-ip0Bluetooth enhances support for location services The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced a new direction finding feature that holds the potential to enhance the performance of Bluetooth location services solutions. The new feature allows devices to determine the direction of a Bluetooth signal, thereby enabling the development of Bluetooth proximity solutions that can understand device direction as well as Bluetooth positioning systems that can achieve down to centimetre-level location accuracy.

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Mouser and Inventek ink global pact is a post from: Wireless which is not allowed to be copied on other sites.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/mouser-and-inventek-ink-global-pact0Bluetooth mesh technology for smart home productsIt has been announced that Xiaomi (01810.HK) has launched new smart home products using Bluetooth mesh networking technology from Silicon Labs. The new products from Mi Ecosystem partners include smart LED light bulbs, candle bulbs, downlights and spotlights. The voice-assistant XiaoAi smart alarm clock serves as a gateway to control smart Bluetooth mesh lights through voice commands.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-mesh-technology-for-smart-home-products0Bluetooth mesh selected as strategic protocol for smart home solutionsIn response to growing adoption of Bluetooth mesh networking in smart home solutions, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced the formation of a new Smart Home Subgroup. The announcement follows the decision from a growing number of market leaders to adopt Bluetooth mesh networking as a strategic communications protocol for smart home solutions.

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True wireless stereo technology for Bluetooth earbuds is a post from: Wireless which is not allowed to be copied on other sites.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/true-wireless-stereo-technology-for-bluetooth-earbuds0Teamwork for WLAN BluetoothA collaboration has been announced between Panasonic Industry Europe (PIDEU) and the software company OpenSynergy. The first result of this cooperation is the Bluetooth WLAN evaluation platform PAN 9026 ETU. The PAN 9026 module uses the Marvell 88W9877 Combo Controller with Bluetooth v5.0 and WLAN 802.11 n / a / g / b.

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Insight SiP is launching the ISP1807-LR module, which it believes to be the first fully Bluetooth 5.0 Long Range compliant RF module in a miniature SIP package. It measures 8x8x1mm, making it the smallest of its type available.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-5-0-long-range-compliant-module-announced0A smart way to visualise energy consumptionA global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies, u-blox, is developing a way to make it easier for utility customers to track and visualise their energy consumption. The proof of concept (PoC) design is the result of a three-way collaboration between u-blox and metering companies Iskraemeco and EMH.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-modules-simplify-drop-in-connectivity-upgrades0Introducing mesh networking for Bluetooth 5 radio familyDriver of energy efficient innovations, ON Semiconductor, has extended the capabilities of its RSL10 family of Bluetooth 5 certified radio System-on-Chips (SoCs) with support for the Bluetooth SIG mesh networking standard. In addition, the company has introduced a new PC software application with the RSL10 USB dongle.

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It has been announced by Toshiba Electronics Europe (Toshiba), that a new Bluetooth IC for automotive applications will be added to their IC line-up. The TC35681IFTG is based on an arm Cortex-M0 CPU and is compliant with Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) core specification 5.0.

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Keysight, Bluetest extend 5G NR test partnership is a post from: Wireless which is not allowed to be copied on other sites.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/keysight-bluetest-extend-5g-nr-test-partnership0Bluetooth 5 low energy module is now qualified for long rangeu-blox has announced that its NINA-B3 series are now qualified for all Bluetooth 5 features (including long range). With NINA-B3's comprehensive Bluetooth 5 support, Bluetooth long range qualification and worldwide certifications, u-blox customers can open up new markets with applications, further shorten time to market and make more efficient use of their engineering teams. The NINA-B3 wireless MCU module also brings access to u-blox’s Connectivity Software.

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Following on from the success of its ISP 1507-AX module, Insight SiP, the specialist in ultra-miniature RF modules, is launching the ISP1507-AL module to give customers access to low cost, high quality, advanced Bluetooth technology.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/low-cost-high-quality-advanced-bluetooth-technology0Hi-Fi quality stereo over BLE demoed in CaliforniaOver to you Bluetooth SIG. That’s the message from Dialog Semiconductor as it demonstrated Stereo High Fidelity (HiFi) quality audio streaming over Bluetooth low energy at this year’s Bluetooth World event in Santa Clara, California. The technology, which enables true wireless stereo audio streaming over Bluetooth low energy, was showcased in a proof of concept implementation to Bluetooth SIG Associate members at the event.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-low-energy-software-stack-to-unleash-iot-innovation0Delivering Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity with zero programmingThe Wireless Xpress solution recently released by Silicon Labs has been designed to help developers get IoT applications connected and running in a day, with no software development necessary. The Wireless Xpress provides a configuration-based development experience and includes certified Bluetooth 5 Low Energy (LE) and WiFi modules, integrated protocol stacks and tools.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/delivering-bluetooth-and-wifi-connectivity-with-zero-programming0Easy deployment of smart logistics with Bluetooth beaconsThe ultra-low-power semiconductor company of the Swatch Group and a technology provider for connected objects, EM Microelectronic, has announced the release of its next-gen family of Bluetooth beacons with longer battery life, longer range, over-the-air customisations and modular certification.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/wireless-modules-offer-bluetooth-transmission-solution0Audit keeps pace with Bluetooth attack vectorsIn mid-July, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (BSIG) published instructions for eliminating security vulnerabilities in the “Secure Simple Pairing” and “LE Secure Connections” processes. Rutronik now offers a manufacturer-independent overview at https://rutronik-tec.com/bluetoothsecurity-vulnerability-status/, which shows the patch status of the individual chip and module manufacturers.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/audit-keeps-pace-with-bluetooth-attack-vectors0Gaming headphones use new Bluetooth audio SoC technologyWith mainstream consumer demand for high quality audio experiences growing, consumers expect Bluetooth audio devices to create an immersive and uninterrupted listening experience. However, Bluetooth audio designs are often limited by the bit depth and frequency rate of existing codecs, which are the communication and compression technology used to send audio over the air.

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SoCs enable secure low-power Bluetooth 5 applications is a post from: Wireless which is not allowed to be copied on other sites.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/socs-enable-secure-low-power-bluetooth-5-applications0Celebrating 20 years of Bluetooth with Talk Franchise launchAs the first brand to introduce Bluetooth headsets to the world, Jabra pays tribute to the 20th year anniversary of this technology by relaunching the Jabra Bluetooth Mono headsets under the Talk Franchise umbrella. Since 1998, Bluetooth has been a key driver for wireless experiences for both business professionals and consumers - a technology underpinning numerous product launches.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/celebrating-20-years-of-bluetooth-with-talk-franchise-launch0Bluetooth mesh adoption surpasses expectations Over the past two decades, Bluetooth technology has revolutionised the IoT, adding new capabilities that have enabled innovation and established new markets, from wireless audio to connected devices. And now Bluetooth mesh continues that trend by playing a pivotal role in the development of emerging markets such as smart buildings, smart industry, smart cities and smart homes.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-communications-with-sub-ghz-iot-devices-enabled0Bluetooth 5 series for multi wireless connectivityLaird has introduced a Bluetooth 5 series that enables performance improvements with up to four times’ the range and twice the data throughput, opening up new product opportunities for industrial, medical, and IoT applications. Laird’s BL654 Series builds upon its field-proven BL600 and BL652 series, reducing engineering burden and design risk, and speeding time-to-market when integrating Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), as well as Thread (802.15.4) and NFC capabilities into an OEM design.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/hci-bluetooth-rf-module-increasing-ble-data-transfer-rates0SoC offers simultaneous Bluetooth 5 and Thread connectivityThe nRF52840 multi-protocol system-on-chip (SoC) from Nordic Semiconductor is in stock at Mouser Electronics. Based on Nordic’s nRF52 Series architecture and compatible with Nordic’s existing nRF52 Series, nRF51 Series, and nRF24 Series products, the ultra-low power SoC is one of the only single-chip solutions on the market to offer simultaneous Bluetooth 5 and Thread support, with Zigbee support coming soon.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/soc-offers-simultaneous-bluetooth-5-and-thread-connectivity0Benchmark with 30cm secure localisation solution based on BluetoothImec has announced at its Imec Technology Forum, ITF2018, taking place in Antwerp on 23rd to 24th May, that it has developed a new secure proximity technology that enables an accuracy as good as 30cm. This IoT technology, that was developed by imec researchers in Holst Centre (the Netherlands) and researchers from COSIC, an imec lab at the University of Leuven (KU Leuven), sets a new benchmark in localisation accuracy using a standard Bluetooth radio.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-module-offers-reliable-low-energy-data-transmission0Bluetooth 5 module is tailored to applications for the IIoTu-blox has announced the ANNA-B1 Bluetooth 5 module for industrial applications. Its ultra-compact module design and industrial operating temperature range make it suitable for applications in designs requiring high speed Bluetooth connectivity. ANNA‑B1 comes certified for markets off the shelf. Essentially, the new ANNA-B1 is a miniaturised variant of the meanwhile well-established u‑blox NINA‑B1 Bluetooth low energy module, packed as a SiP design into a tiny 6.5 by 6.5mm footprint, just 1.2mm thin.

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SimpleLink LaunchPad enables BLE concurrency is a post from: Wireless which is not allowed to be copied on other sites.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/simplelink-launchpad-enables-ble-concurrency0Tokyo Tech slashes power consumption in BLE transceiverResearchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology have announced a Bluetooth Low-Energy transceiver with the lowest ever power consumption — a breakthrough set to accelerate widespread adoption of IoT applications in Japan and around the globe. An ultra-low-power Bluetooth Low-Energy transceiver designed for use in the popular 2.4 GHz band has been developed by a group of researchers led by Kenichi Okada of Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan.

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Fujikura Europe will be showcasing its latest technology for FTTH applications, including its newest line of Bluetooth-enabled splicers at next week’s FTTH Conference in Valencia.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-enabled-fusion-splicers-to-showcase-at-ftth-20180The industry’s first certified Bluetooth mesh productCypress Semiconductor has announced its single-chip solutions for the IoT are the world’s first to deliver Bluetooth mesh connectivity certified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) to a consumer product. LEDVANCE recently announced the market’s first Bluetooth mesh qualified LED lighting products, which leverage Cypress’ Bluetooth mesh technology.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/the-industry-s-first-certified-bluetooth-mesh-product0Bluetooth modules deliver in demanding IoT environments Availability of the Laird 60 Series of certified 802.11ac 2x2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi and Bluetooth v4.2 modules is announced by Alpha Micro Components. The 60 Series modules are based on manufacturing techniques which help developers and designers get the most out of today’s most powerful wireless connectivity technologies.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-modules-deliver-in-demanding-iot-environments0H&D Wireless receives first SPB228 WLAN strategic orderSwedish supplier of IoT connectivity and IoT Cloud and RTLS platform solutions, H&D Wireless, has received its first purchase order of the new SPB228 WLAN and Bluetooth Combo module. The small, but strategically important order concerns two – so far secret – projects in Germany that will start immediately in Q1 2018. The SPB228, is the latest addition to the Accelerate module family, recently launched at CES in Las Vegas.

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BLE module fits space-constrained applications is a post from: Wireless which is not allowed to be copied on other sites.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/ble-module-fits-space-constrained-applications0Bluetooth celebrates 20 years of market creationThe Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) kicks off its 20th anniversary year at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), a showcase for breakthrough technologies, like Bluetooth, and a global stage where next generation innovations are introduced.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-celebrates-20-years-of-market-creation0Bluetooth 5 LE IP certified with compliance testerLicensor of signal processing IP for smarter, connected devices, CEVA, has announced that it has completed qualification testing of its Bluetooth 5 Low Energy (LE) IP, including all the new optional Bluetooth 5 features using the recognised Ellisys Bluetooth Qualifier (EBQ) Compliance Tester.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-5-le-ip-certified-with-compliance-tester0Module packs Bluetooth 5 functionality into small packageThe WSM-BL241 Bluetooth low energy module from Murata is available at Mouser Electronics. It is based on a Nordic nRF52832 system-on-chip (SoC), and offers ultra-low-power Bluetooth 5 functionality in a small package, ideal for Internet of Things (IoT), asset-tracking, beacon, and medical applications.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/module-packs-bluetooth-5-functionality-into-small-package0Low power SoC is Bluetooth 5 certifiedOffering ultra-low-power wireless connectivity for a broad range of applications, the ON Semiconductor RSL10, Bluetooth 5-certified SoC supports Bluetooth low energy technology as well as 2.4GHz proprietary or custom protocol stacks. It is available from Mouser Electronics.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/low-power-soc-is-bluetooth-5-certified0Bluetooth design kit heads to customersCustomers who opted in to be early adopters of the Cypress Semiconductor PSoC 6 BLE Pioneer Kit through Digi-Key Electronics will be seeing the product arrive at their doors shortly. The company has received their stock and have begun processing and shipping customer pre-orders.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-design-kit-heads-to-customers0Multiprotocol SoC designed for Bluetooth 5 applicationsThe nRF52810 from Nordic Semiconductor is a power efficient and high performance multiprotocol SoC supporting Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), ANT and 2.4GHz proprietary protocols. The SoC has been designed to offer advanced features such as Bluetooth 5 and a powerful ARM Cortex-M4 CPU at a level that makes it compelling for even the lowest cost Bluetooth Low Energy applications.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-module-suits-space-constrained-applications0IoT solutions central to global distribution dealA global distribution agreement between Mouser Electronics and Rigado covers Rigado’s wireless modules, development kits, and gateways. This suite of edge connectivity solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) enables engineers to easily design, deploy and scale low-energy wireless architectures, reducing the cost and risk of commercial IoT deployments. The Rigado product line available from Mouser Electronics includes the R41Z and BMD-300 series wireless modules and development kits.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/iot-solutions-central-to-global-distribution-deal0Bluetooth module enables smart lighting control systemsProvider of smart wireless lighting control technologies, Casambi has announced the introduction of a new Class 2 embedded Bluetooth 4.0 module that is designed for LED lighting control applications, light fixtures and LED bulbs. The CBM-002A/B provides an upgrade on the company’s CBM-001 module, as the new device integrates a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 processor, along with a 2.4GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) transceiver, and two antenna options.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-module-enables-smart-lighting-control-systems0Making Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) work for youWell established as the preferred method of connecting accessories to mobile devices, Bluetooth Classic offers a very easy to use service where connected and paired devices are remembered and automatically reconnected when in range. At first sight, Bluetooth Classic would appear to be a useful technology for devices in the IoT space. However, Bluetooth Classic has a couple of major drawbacks that severely limit its usefulness for general IoT applications.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/making-bluetooth-low-energy-le-work-for-you0Next-gen Bluetooth module enables advanced wireless connectivityFeaturing what the company claims to be the industry's lowest power Bluetooth Low Energy SoC, the next-gen Bluetooth module from Panasonic has been introduced. The PAN1760A module benefits from a peak power consumption of only 3.3mA in Tx and Rx mode, enabling advanced wireless functionalities in IoT, medical, and industrial applications without compromising battery life. Mandatory and optional Bluetooth 4.2 features are supported.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/next-gen-bluetooth-module-enables-advanced-wireless-connectivity0The challenge with today’s Bluetooth trackersIf you’ve ever lost your keys, wallet, or mobile phone, you probably know that terrible feeling that comes with losing something important. A mixture of fear, regret, and helplessness – most of us have experienced it and will do anything to prevent it from happening again.

Guest blog by Florian Bousquet.

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Laird has introduced a new series of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules that provide unmatched connectivity, and improves network efficiency and spectrum use. The new modules also enable optimal mobile device performance in the most challenging wireless environments.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/wi-fi-bluetooth-5-module-provides-unmatched-connectivity0Link Layer and PHY IP achieve Bluetooth 5 qualificationSynopsys has announced that the silicon-proven DesignWare Bluetooth Low Energy Link Layer IP and PHY IP in industry-standard 40-nm and 55-nm processes have achieved Bluetooth 5 qualification and have been declared compliant by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. Achieving qualification ensures the robustness of the IP and that it functions as expected within a SoC.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/link-layer-and-phy-ip-achieve-bluetooth-5-qualification0Voice-over-BLE and sensor fusion provided in one module The BlueCoin hearing and motion sensing platform from STMicroelectronics (ST) is an integrated Bluetooth development system that incorporates low-power, high-performance 9-axis inertial and environmental sensors and a cluster of four digital MEMS microphones that are coupled with a powerful STM32F4 microprocessor. It is in stock at Mouser Electronics.

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]]>Wed, 23 Aug 2017 09:42:31 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/voice-over-ble-and-sensor-fusion-provided-in-one-module
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/voice-over-ble-and-sensor-fusion-provided-in-one-module0Bluetooth technology now supports mesh networkingAccording to the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), Bluetooth technology, the global standard for simple, secure wireless connectivity, now supports mesh networking. The new mesh capability enables many-to-many (m:m) device communications and is optimised for creating large-scale device networks. It is suited for building automation, sensor networks and other IoT solutions where tens, hundreds, or thousands of devices need to reliably and securely communicate with one another.

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]]>Tue, 25 Jul 2017 15:28:14 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-technology-now-supports-mesh-networking
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-technology-now-supports-mesh-networking0CETECOM introduces Bluetooth testing in GermanyThe German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has officially accredited CETECOM to carry out Bluetooth tests our location in Essen, Germany. With this new accreditation, CETECOM is expanding its testing capacities in the field of radio technologies in order to provide our customers with test and certification services from a single source. The expansion of our services covers the following scopes:

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A new product category of high-power Bluetooth power amplifier solutions for mobile applications has been introduced by Skyworks, targeting WiFi enabled smartphones, tablets and other portable devices. The SKY85018-11 is a highly integrated device that is particularly suited for improving Bluetooth connectivity ranges, which are required for music streaming.

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]]>Fri, 21 Jul 2017 10:37:08 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/high-power-bluetooth-power-amplifier-for-mobile-applications
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/high-power-bluetooth-power-amplifier-for-mobile-applications0BLE products support new Bluetooth mesh standardToshiba Electronics Europe's line-up of Bluetooth Low Energy products now offers support for the Bluetooth Mesh standard. This standard was ratified and launched by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). The combination of new Bluetooth Mesh standard 1.0 and Toshiba’s application software enables Toshiba Bluetooth Low Energy products to simultaneously increase communication range, reliability and obstacle penetration capability while also extending battery life.

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]]>Fri, 21 Jul 2017 09:28:18 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/ble-products-support-new-bluetooth-mesh-standard
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/ble-products-support-new-bluetooth-mesh-standard0Bluetooth 5 SoC suits low-power applications The SmartBond DA14586 Bluetooth 5 system-on-chip (SoC) from Dialog Semiconductor is now in stock at Mouser Electronics. Part of the highly integrated SmartBond family of power-efficient Bluetooth low-energy solutions, the new SoC is Dialog’s first standalone device that is qualified to support the latest Bluetooth 5 specification, delivering low power consumption and high functionality for advanced use cases.

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]]>Mon, 21 Aug 2017 11:40:23 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-5-soc-suits-low-power-applications
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-5-soc-suits-low-power-applications0Extended range opens up Bluetooth module applicationsSemiconductor are now being shipped by Mouser Electronics. These Bluetooth low energy wireless modules offer an extended range of up to 400 metres bidirectional communication (or up to 450 metres in beacon-only mode) for a broad range of applications, including Internet of Things (IoT) and home and factory automation.

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SoCs deliver enhanced cryptography acceleration is a post from: Wireless which is not allowed to be copied on other sites.

]]>Mon, 21 Aug 2017 11:41:39 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/socs-deliver-enhanced-cryptography-acceleration
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/socs-deliver-enhanced-cryptography-acceleration0Bluetooth chip boosts the boom of connected smart thingsThe new-generation Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) System-on-Chip from STMicroelectronics is set to accelerate the spread of connected smart objects throughout homes, shopping areas, industry, toys and gaming, personal healthcare and infrastructure. Built into all new mobile phones, tablets, and computers, Bluetooth Low Energy wireless technology enables consumers to interact with any BLE-enabled object from their own devices.

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]]>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:28:55 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-chip-boosts-the-boom-of-connected-smart-things
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-chip-boosts-the-boom-of-connected-smart-things0Bluetooth low energy IP deployed in IoT product lineLicensor of signal processing IP for smarter, connected devices, CEVA, has announced that Shanghai Frequen Microelectronics (Freqchip) has licensed and deployed CEVA’s RivieraWaves Bluetooth low energy technology in its new FR801x family of wireless integrated circuits (ICs). Building on Freqchip’s proven expertise in low power wireless IC design, the FR8010 is the first member of the FR801X family.

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]]>Tue, 20 Jun 2017 10:54:55 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-low-energy-ip-deployed-in-iot-product-line
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-low-energy-ip-deployed-in-iot-product-line0Multiband SoCs support full Bluetooth 5 connectivityWith the introduction of new multiband SoCs supporting full Bluetooth 5 connectivity and more memory options, Silicon Labs has expanded its Wireless Gecko system-on-chip (SoC) portfolio. Silicon Labs’ new EFR32xG13 SoCs offer developers greater flexibility and more capabilities for applications using a single wireless protocol or requiring more memory for multiprotocol solutions, larger customer applications or for storage of over-the-air (OTA) images.

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]]>Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:28:21 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/multiband-socs-support-full-bluetooth-5-connectivity
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/multiband-socs-support-full-bluetooth-5-connectivity0BLE ver.4.2 ICs offer enhanced security & low current consumptionToshiba has announced the launch of two ICs supporting Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) ver.4.2 communications, that match industry leading low current consumption realised by previous products while offering an enhanced security function. Like previous products, the TC3567CFSG and TC3567DFSG realise a peak current consumption of 3.3mA at 3V voltage supply in transmission mode by adopting a highly efficient DC/DC converter and original low-power circuit design.

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]]>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:11:14 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/device-launched-for-iot-applications-within-the-connected-home
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/device-launched-for-iot-applications-within-the-connected-home0ICs offer low class current consumption and enhanced securityTwo new ICs have been launched by Toshiba Electronics Europe - TC3567CFSG and TC3567DFSG. The latest additions to the company’s line-up of high-performance devices supporting Bluetooth Low Energy ver.4.2 communications match the low current consumption delivered by its previous products while also offering enhanced security functionality. Both ICs realise a peak current consumption of just 3.3mA at 3V supply when in transmission mode, through use of a highly efficient DC/DC converter and an effective proprietary low-power circuit design.

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]]>Thu, 01 Jun 2017 09:57:29 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/ics-offer-low-class-current-consumption-and-enhanced-security
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/ics-offer-low-class-current-consumption-and-enhanced-security0Bluetooth LE IC delivers low current consumption The TC35678 IC from Toshiba Semiconductors is now available at Mouser Electronics. Achieving industry-leading low current consumption with long operating times, the single-chip device is compliant with Bluetooth core specification 4.2. With the ability to store application code in embedded flash memory, the TC35678 can be run with or without an additional host microcontroller for small Internet of Things (IoT) and Bluetooth Smart applications.

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]]>Thu, 18 May 2017 19:28:29 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-le-ic-delivers-low-current-consumption
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-le-ic-delivers-low-current-consumption0Controlling LED colour and brightness with a smartphone

Bluetooth mesh networking and beacon functionality are now allowing smart lighting startups like PURillume to simplify installation complexity, reduce energy consumption, and automate lighting controls merely by using a smartphone or a tablet.

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]]>Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:08:07 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/controlling-led-colour-and-brightness-with-a-smartphone
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/controlling-led-colour-and-brightness-with-a-smartphone0IoT Reference Platform supports Bluetooth 5 standardAccording to Gartner, the information technology research and advisory company, there will be nearly 21 billion devices on the IoT by 2020. Underpinning this is the emergence of reliable, low power monitoring and data acquisition technology. Abelon Systems has announced the release of its IoT Reference Platform, which supports a wide variety of communications technologies including the new Bluetooth 5 standard, and a range of sensor types. The platform has two main variants; one for tracking mobile assets and the other for data acquisition or monitoring of static assets.

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]]>Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:29:02 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/dual-mode-bluetooth-device-for-pos-and-medical-devices
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/dual-mode-bluetooth-device-for-pos-and-medical-devices0Dual-mode, single-chip IC is first to support BLE 4.2Toshiba has enhanced its dual-mode Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy IC technology to offer Bluetooth LE4.2 (BLE 4.2) functionality. The dual-mode TC35661-551 simplifies the secure system design of a variety of Bluetooth-enabled products ranging from smartphone accessories and toys to healthcare equipment, industrial as well as automotive sensors and switch solutions.

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]]>Fri, 31 Mar 2017 12:28:49 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/dual-mode-single-chip-ic-is-first-to-support-ble-4-2
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/dual-mode-single-chip-ic-is-first-to-support-ble-4-20Compact digital receiver suitable for Bluetooth 5 and beyondA novel phase-tracking receiver bringing further power and cost reduction for the next generations of Bluetooth and IEEE802.15.4 radio chips has been developed by imec and Holst Centre (initiated by imec and TNO). It supports supply voltages as low as 0.85V and consumes less than 1.6mW peak. A low power antenna impedance detection technique enhances radio performance, especially for wearables or implantable applications. The ongoing evolution towards an intuitive IoT has created unprecedented opportunities in various application domains.

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]]>Tue, 14 Mar 2017 14:07:22 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/compact-digital-receiver-suitable-for-bluetooth-5-and-beyond
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/compact-digital-receiver-suitable-for-bluetooth-5-and-beyond0Connectivity solution enables a multiplayer user experienceA dual-band 802.11ac combo solution is now in production by Cypress Semiconductor which delivers high-speed WiFi and Bluetooth connections using advanced Bluetooth and WiFi coexistence algorithms. The solution is used in the new Nintendo Switch gaming system to support online gaming and communication to the Joy-Con controllers. The Nintendo Switch system, with its multiple configurations and portable controllers, needed a careful and innovative design to deliver the smooth user experience gamers expect.

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]]>Mon, 13 Mar 2017 15:29:05 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/connectivity-solution-enables-a-multiplayer-user-experience
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/connectivity-solution-enables-a-multiplayer-user-experience0Development boards deliver aid to IoT designersA range of development boards and accessories from Pycom to support engineers designing for IoT (Internet of Things) applications are available at RS Components. Based on a MicroPython enabled microcontroller, the boards offer a platform for connected things with multiple communication standards.

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]]>Thu, 09 Mar 2017 16:54:35 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/development-boards-deliver-aid-to-iot-designers
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/development-boards-deliver-aid-to-iot-designers0Bluetooth 5 qualified SoC enables intelligent voice controlAs the introduction of Bluetooth 5.0 means the connected devices market is entering a new era of connectivity, Dialog Semiconductor has announced the next generation in its SmartBond family – DA14586. The System-on-Chip (SoC) is the company’s first standalone device that is qualified to support the latest Bluetooth 5.0 specification, delivering what the company claims to be the lowest power consumption and unrivalled functionality for advanced use cases.

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]]>Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:42:50 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-5-qualified-soc-enables-intelligent-voice-control
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-5-qualified-soc-enables-intelligent-voice-control0I spy the world's smallest Bluetooth chipThree world records have been set in the 'Swiss Silicon Valley'. Swatch Group has introduced a new Bluetooth chip with what it claims to be exceptional features unrivaled by any existing product. The new integrated circuit, designed 100% by EM Microelectronic, Swatch Group R&D and the Swiss Centre for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM), has already set the following records.

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]]>Tue, 07 Mar 2017 12:46:34 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/i-spy-the-world-s-smallest-bluetooth-chip
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/i-spy-the-world-s-smallest-bluetooth-chip0Not so cuddly: soft toy transformed into surveillance deviceVulnerabilities have been found in a Bluetooth CloudPets Unicorn toy by researchers at Context Information Security. They were able to take control of the toy’s voice recording functionality. The CloudPets range of cuddly toys uses Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) to communicate with a smartphone app, allowing parents to record an audio messages on their phone and send it to their child’s toy, or vice versa.

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]]>Thu, 02 Mar 2017 16:46:36 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/not-so-cuddly-soft-toy-transformed-into-surveillance-device
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/not-so-cuddly-soft-toy-transformed-into-surveillance-device0Software support for Alexa wake wordQualcomm has announced that Sensory and Rubidium, members of the Qualcomm eXtension programme, are now offering support for the Alexa wake word on certain Qualcomm Bluetooth Audio System-on-Chips (SoCs), namely CSR8670 and CSR8675.

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]]>Thu, 05 Jan 2017 20:28:33 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-low-energy-soc-extends-battery-life
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-low-energy-soc-extends-battery-life0Bluetooth 5-Ready silicon RF IP will accelerate digitalisation2017 will witness the arrival on the market of the first Bluetooth 5 products which, with twice the datarate and four times the range of Bluetooth 4.2, will accelerate the digitalisation of things. CSEM’s IcyTRX silicon RF IP is the first Bluetooth Low Energy RF to be fully validated as Bluetooth 5 compatible thanks to a partnership with Rohde & Schwarz.

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]]>Wed, 04 Jan 2017 09:43:22 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-5-ready-silicon-rf-ip-will-accelerate-digitalisation
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-5-ready-silicon-rf-ip-will-accelerate-digitalisation0Development kit supports Bluetooth5 design optionsThe nRF52840 Preview Development Kit (nRF52840-PDK) from Nordic Semiconductor is now being shipped by Mouser Electronics . The nRF52840-PDK is a versatile single board development kit for evaluating the nRF52840 system-on-chip (SoC), a proprietary wireless connectivity solution that supports several protocols, including the recently released Bluetooth5 specification.

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]]>Thu, 22 Dec 2016 12:28:35 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/development-kit-supports-bluetooth5-design-options
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/development-kit-supports-bluetooth5-design-options0Bluetooth controllers ease path to integrationThe TC35667/TC35676 and the TC35670/TC35675 Bluetooth controllers from Toshiba are now being shipped by distributor Mouser Electronics. Designed and optimised for high-quality, cost-effective designs, the single-chip TC356xx controllers from Toshiba all support the Bluetooth low energy (BLE) 4.1 standard and enable engineers to easily integrate Bluetooth into industrial, medical applications.

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]]>Tue, 20 Dec 2016 11:28:19 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-controllers-ease-path-to-integration
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-controllers-ease-path-to-integration0Bluetooth module suits IoT applicationsThe powerful high-end Bluetooth v4.2 qualified single-mode „BlueMod+S42“ module from Telit is based on the nRF52 Nordic chip and makesBLE Applications fast and secure. It is available at distributor Rutronik as of now. The new single-mode module BlueMod+S42 issuitable for a variety of IoT applications: from simple cable replacement applications to complex mesh solutions.

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]]>Fri, 09 Dec 2016 21:28:08 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-module-suits-iot-applications
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-module-suits-iot-applications0Transforming wireless connectivity with Bluetooth 5It has been announced that the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) have officially adopted Bluetooth 5 as the latest version of the Bluetooth core specification. Key updates to Bluetooth 5 include: longer range, faster speed, and larger broadcast message capacity, as well as improved interoperability and coexistence with other wireless technologies.

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]]>Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:00:18 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/transforming-wireless-connectivity-with-bluetooth-5
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/transforming-wireless-connectivity-with-bluetooth-50Bluetooth 5 SoC redefines scope for IoT and wearablesNordic Semiconductor announces the launch of the Bluetooth 5 ready nRF52840 SoC with features and capabilities that redefine the performance envelope of single-chip Bluetooth low energy applications. The nRF52840 SoC is especially suited to smart home and advanced wearables applications, including wearables for payments and medical, as well as industrial sensor and other IoT devices.

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]]>Tue, 06 Dec 2016 13:28:18 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-5-soc-redefines-scope-for-iot-and-wearables
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-5-soc-redefines-scope-for-iot-and-wearables0Portable Bluetooth speaker features powerful bass audioA series of compact but powerful portable Bluetooth speaker with built-in mic support lineup has been introduced by Genius: the SP-906BT and the SP-906BT Plus. The series gives people on-the-go more than ten hours of continuous playing, that’s almost more than 200 songs, suitable for personal enjoyment, outdoor activities or hanging out with friends.

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Bluetooth SiP module offers smallest footprint for IoT end nodes is a post from: Wireless which is not allowed to be copied on other sites.

]]>Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:37:43 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-sip-module-offers-smallest-footprint-for-iot-end-nodes
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-sip-module-offers-smallest-footprint-for-iot-end-nodes0Tiny, low-power SoC is optimised for Bluetooth 4.2 Low EnergyEM Microelectronic has announced the EM9304, a tiny, low-power, SoC optimised for Bluetooth v4.2 Low Energy-enabled IoT, wearable and smart electronics products. The EM9304 is architected for flexible usage in a variety of BLE applications. For simple applications such as beacons or smart sensing wearables, the EM9304 can be used standalone, or connected to a variety of sensors with standard serial interfaces.

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]]>Tue, 15 Nov 2016 13:28:14 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/em9304-brings-bluetooth-4-2-with-tiny-chip-1
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/em9304-brings-bluetooth-4-2-with-tiny-chip-10EM9304 brings Bluetooth 4.2 with tiny chipEM Microelectronic, the semiconductor company of the Swatch Group, announces the EM9304, a tiny, low-power, SoC optimised for Bluetooth v4.2 low energy enabled IoT, wearable and smart electronics products. The EM9304 is architected for flexible usage in a variety of Bluetooth low energy (BLE) applications. For simple applications such as beacons or smart sensing wearables, the EM9304 can be used standalone, or connected to a variety of sensors with standard serial interfaces.

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]]>Mon, 07 Nov 2016 15:28:27 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/em9304-brings-bluetooth-4-2-with-tiny-chip
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/em9304-brings-bluetooth-4-2-with-tiny-chip0Ruggedized Bluetooth beacon with long battery lifeEM Microelectronic, the semiconductor company of the Swatch Group, announces the EMBE01 enterprise grade Bluetooth v4.1 proximity beacon with extended battery life and a weatherproof enclosure for a variety of deployments in all conditions. The EMBE01 is part of the EM Microelectronic family of Bluetooth beacons, which includes the popular EMBC0x coin cell beacons.

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]]>Fri, 04 Nov 2016 10:28:14 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/ruggedized-bluetooth-beacon-with-long-battery-life
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/ruggedized-bluetooth-beacon-with-long-battery-life0Espressif licenses CEVA Bluetooth in ESP32 IoT chipCEVA announced Espressif Systems, a leading fabless semiconductor company providing low power wireless solutions for the IoT applications has licensed and deployed the RivieraWaves Bluetooth dual mode technology in its new ESP32 chip. Espressif Systems, with headquarters in Shanghai, is focused on creating innovative, versatile solutions to enable low cost wireless connectivity in a wide range of products.

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]]>Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:28:09 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/espressif-licenses-ceva-bluetooth-in-esp32-iot-chip
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/espressif-licenses-ceva-bluetooth-in-esp32-iot-chip0FWM7BLZ20 smart module saves on time and resourcesFUJITSU Components proudly releases the small, high quality and incredibly powerful FWM7BLZ20–series Bluetooth 4.2 low energy module. After announcement of the smart module development, FUJITSU today releases the full details and sample availability of the Bluetooth 4.2 module. The FWM7BLZ20 smart module is based upon the Nordic Semiconductor “World’s most powerful” Bluetooth v4.2 SoC “the game changer” and comes with integrated antenna.

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]]>Fri, 14 Oct 2016 08:28:13 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/fwm7blz20-smart-module-saves-on-time-and-resources
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/fwm7blz20-smart-module-saves-on-time-and-resources0Will Bluetooth replace the wire?As Jonny McClintock, Director of aptX Sales and Marketing, Qualcomm aptX explains, Bluetooth is widely used as a wireless connection for audio applications including phones, media players and wearables, removing the need for cables. The combination of the AD2P protocol and frame-based codecs used in many Bluetooth stereo audio implementations has led to excessive latency and acoustic performance significantly below CD quality.

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]]>Fri, 07 Oct 2016 07:47:39 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/complete-ble-4-2-module-measuring-8x8x1mm
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/complete-ble-4-2-module-measuring-8x8x1mm0Smart tech in your drink spells the end of waiting timesWe live in a connected world. Major advances in technology now mean that your car can communicate with its environment, your smartphone can connect to your heating at home, while your TV can talk to your fridge.

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]]>Mon, 19 Sep 2016 15:55:51 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/the-world-s-thinnest-bluetooth-tracker-helps-located-missing-items
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/the-world-s-thinnest-bluetooth-tracker-helps-located-missing-items0Dialog’s BLE tech helps users locate misplaced itemsDialog Semiconductor has announced that its DA14580 SmartBond SoC is at the heart of Tile’s newest consumer product, Tile Slim. Available now, Tile Slim is the world’s thinnest Bluetooth tracker, designed specifically for wallets and measuring only 2.4mm thick. Just like the popular Tile Original, which also uses Dialog’s SmartBond technology, Tile Slim allows users to ring their Tile to locate a misplaced item and find their smartphone even when it is in silent mode.

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]]>Wed, 14 Sep 2016 12:27:50 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/dialog-s-ble-tech-helps-users-locate-misplaced-items
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/dialog-s-ble-tech-helps-users-locate-misplaced-items0BLE plug-in simplifies & speeds code generationReducing the development time of IoT devices and other applications based around BLE components from Toshiba, a Bluetooth Developer Studio (BDS) ‘plug-in’ has been announced by Toshiba Electronics Europe. BDS is a GATT (Generic ATTribute profile) -based application development tool provided by the Bluetooth SIG that helps developers create consistent Bluetooth services and applications across multiple chipsets and platforms.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/ble-plug-in-simplifies-speeds-code-generation0BLE technology enables breakthrough hearing aidCEVA has announced that Oticon has licensed and deployed the RivieraWaves BLE technology for use as part of the Bluetooth implementation in its Oticon Opn hearing aid. According to the company, the Oticon Opn combines breakthrough technologies to “help people with hearing loss hear better, with less effort and better recall”.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/ble-technology-enables-breakthrough-hearing-aid0Converting Bluetooth signals into WiFi transmissionsUniversity of Washington engineers have introduced a way of communicating allows devices such as brain implants, contact lenses, credit cards and smaller wearable electronics to talk to everyday devices such as smartphones and watches. This "interscatter communication" works by converting Bluetooth signals into WiFi transmissions over the air.

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]]>Thu, 18 Aug 2016 08:26:45 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/converting-bluetooth-signals-into-wifi-transmissions
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/converting-bluetooth-signals-into-wifi-transmissions0Grid-EYE smartphone app enables data captureThe Grid-EYE App for iOS, which enables capturing data from the Grid-EYE evaluation kit via the Bluetooth smart module PAN1740 on to a smartphone has been announced by Panasonic Automotive and Industrial Systems Europe. The data from the Grid-EYE evaluation kit (integrating a Grid-EYE sensor, a nanopower PAN1740 Bluetooth Smart module and a microcontroller) consists of 64 pixels temperature values which correspond to the 8x8 pixels of the Grid-EYE sensor.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/grid-eye-smartphone-app-enables-data-capture0Bluetooth low energy module saves time and resourcesAfter announcement of the smart module development, FUJITSU has released the full details and sample availability of the Bluetooth 4.2 module. The FWM7BLZ20 smart module is based upon the Nordic Semiconductor 'World’s most powerful' Bluetooth v4.2 SoC 'the game changer' and comes with integrated antenna.

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Android audio test app speeds smartphone evaluation is a post from: Wireless which is not allowed to be copied on other sites.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/android-audio-test-app-speeds-smartphone-evaluation0Open source BLE beacon is simple to program & debugEntering its last week on Kickstarter for delivery in December (campaign ends Friday 5th August at 8pm GMT) the $30 Puck.js has all the required programing and debug software tools built-in and runs from a single Nordic Semiconductor nRF52832 BLE SoC with built-in ARM Cortex M4F processor.

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]]>Mon, 25 Jul 2016 15:51:17 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/world-s-lowest-power-ble-sensor-node-delivers-30-more-power-savings
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/world-s-lowest-power-ble-sensor-node-delivers-30-more-power-savings0BLE ICs reduce current by 46% over previous productsToshiba Electronics Europe has announced three ICs that support BLE version 4.1 communications, the TC35678FSG, TC35678FXG and TC35679FSG. Achieving class-leading low current consumption, the ICs are suited for use in Bluetooth Smart devices including wearable technology, medical equipment, smartphone accessories, remote controls and a wide variety of emerging IoT solutions.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/audio-soc-devices-modules-feature-ble-capabilities03.0x3.2mm BLE SoC targets wearable & IoT applicationsDesigned for next-gen wearables and space-constrained IoT applications, Nordic Semiconductor has announced that the nRF52832 BLE SoC is now available in a WL-CSP measuring 3.0x3.2mm. It offers the same full feature set in one quarter of the footprint area of the company's standard 6.0x6.0mm QFN48-packaged nRF52832.

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The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) introduced its 2017 Imagine Blue Awards, a programme championing the next-gen of IoT innovations that will shape the way we interact with our devices, each other, and the world around us.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/can-you-imagine-blue-next-gen-iot-innovations-awards-programme0Combining passwords & tokens improves mobile securityOnline applications on mobile devices require new methods of secured log-in. The FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance has developed security standards for strong authentication that are simple to use and protect more efficiently from fraud. Infineon Technologies has announced the first FIDO-certified BLE reference design for wireless authentication tokens.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/combining-passwords-tokens-improves-mobile-security0BLE modules offer embedded scripting capabilityMicrochip announces two next-gen BLE solutions with an easy-to-use ASCII-style command interface that makes the devices easy to configure and eliminates any complicated code compiling. The RN4870 and RN4871 support the latest Bluetooth 4.2 specification and have a Bluetooth stack on board with a scripting engine to enable standalone operation and eliminate MCU use for simple applications.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/ble-modules-offer-embedded-scripting-capability0CEVA welcomes the introduction of Bluetooth 5CEVA congratulates the Bluetooth SIG on its announcement of Bluetooth 5, the latest evolution of its highly successfully low power wireless IoT standard. This eagerly awaited standard incorporates a number of advanced features that will significantly improve the performance and use cases where Bluetooth will be deployed, including longer range connectivity and higher speed. CEVA is already engaged with multiple customers whose silicon will incorporate these Bluetooth 5 features when the standard is finally ratified later this year.

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]]>Fri, 17 Jun 2016 15:12:28 +0000https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/ceva-welcomes-the-introduction-of-bluetooth-5
https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/ceva-welcomes-the-introduction-of-bluetooth-50New Bluetooth technology enhances the home, enterprise and industryThe Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced that its next release, coming late 2016 to early 2017, will be called Bluetooth 5 and will include significantly increased range, speed and broadcast messaging capacity.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/new-bluetooth-technology-enhances-the-home-enterprise-and-industry0Bluetooth SMART module features built-in antenna typeLooking to play a role in enabling the IoT, ALPS has developed a low-power Bluetooth SMART communication module with built-in antenna. The UGMZ2AA is claimed to be among the smallest, measuring 4.7x4.7x2.0mm, and has one of the lowest power consumption levels, 5.1mA (0.6µA in sleep mode), in the industry.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-smart-module-features-built-in-antenna-type0The powerful FUJITSU Bluetooth 4.2 low energy moduleFUJITSU Components has developed a super-small and powerful wireless module based upon the Nordic Semiconductor nRF52 SoC. FUJITSU, well known as a major IT company, has developed its expertise in wireless communication over years. This has resulted in top class modules for wireless communication.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/the-powerful-fujitsu-bluetooth-4-2-low-energy-module0BLE brings model railroading into the 21st centuryBachmann Trains is employing Nordic Semiconductor BLE nRF51822 SoCs at the heart of its E-Z App system. E-Z App was developed in conjunction with Bluetooth model train PCB design specialist and game developer, BlueRail Trains, using Nordic nRF51822-based BMD-200 modules from U.S. engineering firm Rigado that also contributed design expertise to the project.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/ble-brings-model-railroading-into-the-21st-century0Consumer awareness of Bluetooth is at an all-time high

According to a recent survey conducted by Lux Insights, consumer awareness of Bluetooth wireless technology is at 92% globally, with 62% of respondents reporting a purchasing preference for Bluetooth enabled products, noting Bluetooth is reliable, easy to use and makes life easier.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/consumer-awareness-of-bluetooth-is-at-an-all-time-high0Bluetooth trackers to fit in with your lifestyleFrench designer Philippe Starck has cooperated with Wistiki to bring a number of item trackers to the UK that fit in with modern lifestyles. The new BLE tracking devices come in three different shapes, each one serving a specific usage - voilà! which is made to fit on your keys, hopla! for your wallet and aha! for your pet’s collar. You can also find your phone by pressing on the Wistiki ;).

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/bluetooth-trackers-to-fit-in-with-your-lifestyle0Bluetooth-enabled earphones provide augmented hearingA small hearing device roughly the size and shape of an earbud will make it possible to select which parts of the outside world part become part of your earphone experience. This is possible thanks to augmented hearing IQbuds being developed by Curtin University researchers and their industry partners Nuheara. They say users who wear the IQbuds will be able to benefit from the ability to manage sounds from their surroundings.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/earphones-provide-augmented-hearing0Minimising the time required to implement Bluetooth connectivitySimon Bliss, Customer Application Support Engineer at Alpha Micro Components discusses the engineering challenges to achieving connectivity in the connected modern world. Whatever the next development project that falls on your workbench, you can be certain of one aspect of its specification - it will need connectivity.

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https://wireless.electronicspecifier.com/bluetooth/high-performance-bluetooth-smart-modules-suit-small-devices0'World’s lowest power' BLE module for space-constrained applicationsAtmel Corporation has announced the 'world’s lowest power' Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity modules for small form factor applications. The ultra-low power Atmel SmartConnect XR and ZR modules consume less than 4mA in RX and less than 3mA in TX with 3.6V, and below 1.2µA in sleep mode, increasing battery life by up to three times longer than other solutions on the market today.

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A fully integrated, pre-certified Bluetooth module has been introduced by Silicon Labs that gives developers a combination of small footprint, ease of use and low energy technology for short range wireless applications.

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